Aldo Conterno Colonnello 2010

Aldo Conterno is a highly regarded producer from Piedmont that produces some of the best Nebbiolo; of which their flagship wines are amongst some of the more popular wines from the Barolo region.  Aldo Conterno's wines, particularly those from renowned vineyards like Colonnello, offer a combination of age-worthiness, rarity, and a track record of increasing value over time.

Review

" A beautifully crafted Barolo, with ripe cherry, plum, leather, spice, mineral and smoke elements. Starts off supple and approachable, but the gripping tannins soon move in, securing the lengthy, spice-filled finish. An underlying mineral vein adds depth." - 98pts - Wine Spectator